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Cooler weather brings pricier natural gas
By Collin Gallant on October 3rd, 2017
Medicine Hat News The cost of home heating will rise as winter approaches, while the price of electricity essentially stands pat in the City of Medicine Hat for October. Rates published on Monday show natural gas rate for residential and small- to -medium-commercial use will rise to $1.60 per gigajoule in October, up 25 cents ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local seniors’ home faces ageism issue
By Collin Gallant on October 3rd, 2017
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant A move to expand how age discrimination applies to the Alberta Human Rights Act has left some seniors wondering if an unintended consequence could be court challenges by younger tenants against adult-only or 55-plus condo complexes. The issue was raised early this year after a court challenge and a ruling that the province ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Women arrested for robbing Halloween store on Friday
By Peggy Revell on October 3rd, 2017
Medicine Hat News Two women have been charged in connection with a robbery at a local Halloween costume store where an employee was pepper-sprayed. Medicine Hat police report that on Sept. 29, two women attempted to steal costume items from the Spirit of Halloween Shop located on Carry Drive. When the pair was confronted by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff Library to celebrate 50 years
By Jeremy Appel on October 3rd, 2017
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel The Redcliff Library is hosting a celebration for its 50th anniversary on Oct. 14, with speakers, refreshments and activities for kids. “It’s going to be pretty much a come-and-go event,” said library manager Tracy Weinrauch. “There will be face painting for the kids. We’ll have cupcakes, coffee, tea (and) drinks. “It’s a chance ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Power outages reported across Medicine Hat
By Medicine Hat News on October 2nd, 2017
UPDATE 2: City crews have restored power to most of the city. In a series of tweets throughout Monday, the city announced which areas of the city power has been restored in, noting at 1:30 p.m. that crews were dealing with “one offs and Range Roads outages.” The city also issued a note of caution ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Annual regatta sends Hatters down the river
By Mo Cranker on October 2nd, 2017
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker A colourful group of 20-plus paddlers made its way down the South Saskatchewan River Saturday for the Medicine Hat Paddling Club’s annual Hat Regatta event. “This is the last organized event of the year for us paddlers,” said club president Rick Redmond. “This is actually the last organized paddling event for any group ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Running for the cure
By Mo Cranker on October 2nd, 2017
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker The often said that everyone knows someone who has been affected by cancer. More than 300 runners and volunteers gathered at Echo Dale Regional Park Sunday for the CIBC Run for the Cure, which is held annually to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer initiatives. Canadian Cancer Society development officer Laura Reynolds ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Annual auction raises more than $10K for Alberta Children’s Hospital
By Mo Cranker on October 2nd, 2017
Medicine Hat News The third annual #Dominicstrong auction ran this weekend, raising a preliminary total of $10,889 for the Alberta Children’s Hospital. The auction is run yearly through the #Dominicstrong Facebook page, where people can bid on a number of items donated to be bid on. This year featured 137 items, and was the best ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canalta Centre’s GM departs without detail
By Collin Gallant on September 30th, 2017
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant The company that operates the city-owned Canalta Centre is without a general manager, as Peter Jelinski is no longer at the SMG-Canada-operated facility. Reports Thursday stated the Edmonton-native, who had managed the 6,100-seat hockey arena and concert venue for its first two years, was no longer with the organization. He did not return ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clarification
By Medicine Hat News on September 30th, 2017
Medicine Hat News In the Friday story about advance polling beginning Oct. 7 for the Oct. 16 election, the story said there were four candidates for mayor and 19 for city council. The story should also have said advance polls also include voting for school board in Medicine Hat, for which there are nine candidates ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oilfield with international flair
By Collin Gallant on September 30th, 2017
What do grape growers in the Champagne province of France and cattle ranchers near CFB Suffield have in common? Some might say they’re both the best at what they do. Also, both parties will now deal with the same oil and gas company when it comes seeking surface access. International Petroleum Corporation announced it will ... Read More »
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